
Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.




The peace mission was an important opportunity to elevate African countries’ collective role in world affairs.














Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union Air Safety blacklist after 11 years. The country was withdrawn from the list following its “improvements in...

The president is denying his people recourse to the African Court at a time they need it most.

For migrants, prejudice can be a life and death matter. Research in India and South Africa shows life is considerably harder if migrants have a darker...

Could joining the Common Monetary Area rand zone be the most promising option?

Bobi Wine in Uganda does it; so do the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa. The red beret is worn to signify the revolutionary. Its power...

As Algerians go to the polls today, a majority are not voting. Algerians have been protesting for 42 weeks, demanding a change in government. For now,...

Tweets that get more Replies than RT’s are extremely rare which is why the “O jewa ke eng?” tweet became a global phenomenon despite being in...

Politics of compromise have always served politicians and never resolved Kenya’s real governance issues.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a visa on arrival policy for all Africans coming to Nigeria. President Buhari made the announcement while attending the Aswan...

Photographs give unprecedented insight into the lives and humanity of those involved in the Ugandan rebel movement.